What is the cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The cheapest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station which costs £18 - £40 and takes 6h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The fastest way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £130.

Is there a direct bus between Edinburgh and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct bus from Edinburgh station to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arriving at Stuart Road A via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.

Is there a direct train between Edinburgh and Pontefract?

No, there is no direct train from Edinburgh to Pontefract. However, there are services departing from Edinburgh Waverley and arriving at Pontefract Tanshelf via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.

How far is it from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The distance between Edinburgh and Pontefract is 230 miles. The road distance is 197.4 miles.

How do I travel from Edinburgh to Pontefract without a car?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract without a car is to train via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £130.

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract bus from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Edinburgh to Pontefract train from?

Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Edinburgh Waverley station.

Train, bus or fly from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

The best way to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract is to train via York which takes 3h 48m and costs £30 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £60 and takes 6h 18m, you could also fly, which costs £70 - £180 and takes 6h 44m.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract bus arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontefract bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leeds City Bus & Coach Station.

Where does the Edinburgh to Pontefract train arrive?

Edinburgh to Pontefract train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

Yes, the driving distance between Edinburgh to Pontefract is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 55m to drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract.

How do I get a train ticket from Edinburgh to Pontefract?

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Where can I stay near Pontefract?

There are 1542+ hotels available in Pontefract.

Edinburgh to Pontefract - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Edinburgh to Pontefract by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via York
best
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to YorkEdinburgh - London Kings Cross / ...
3h 48m
£31–127
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station183 / ...
6h 18m
£18–56
Drive 196.2 mi
1. Drive from Edinburgh to Pontefract196.2 mi
3h 55m
£49–70
Fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)EDI - LBA
6h 44m
£72–178
Train
1. Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to LeedsEdinburgh - Plymouth / ...
4h 18m
£27–92
Bus via Edinburgh, Bus Station
1. Take the bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus StationUk010 / ...
6h 38m
£18–40
Fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Manchester Airport (MAN)EDI - MAN
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Wakefield Kirkgate
7h 30m
£80–186
Fly to Birmingham Airport, train
1. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)EDI - BHX
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Wakefield Westgate
6h 36m
£70–192

Edinburgh to Pontefract by train and bus

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3h 48mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.5 mi
Duration: 3h 48m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Pontefract, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to York every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £35–65 and the journey takes 2h 14m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Edinburgh, Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station hourly. Tickets cost £25–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m. FlixBus also services this route once daily.

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